MERIDEN - Ann Charlotte Liedke MacDonald Porter, 78, of Meriden, beloved wife of Willie R. Porter, departed this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Mid-State Medical Center. Ann was born on March 8, 1935 in Meriden, CT daughter of the late Alfred and Lily (Olson) Liedke. She was a 1953 graduate of Lyman Hall High School and later graduated from the Meriden Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. She was employed as a Registered Nurse at Meriden Hospital for many years and later retired after 15 years as a nurse at the Regency House in Wallingford. She was a Wallingford resident for 50 years prior to moving to Meriden in 1986. She enjoyed cooking, baking, preserving fruits and vegetables, gardening, fishing, clamming and camping in Rhode Island. In her early years she enjoyed spending time at Lake Pocotopaug in East Hampton. Ann loved animals, and was an avid walker but especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her husband Willie of Wallingford, her son, Scott MacDonald and his wife Lynn of East Hampton, along with two grandchildren: Christopher and Elizabeth MacDonald. She is also survived by her aunt, Elizabeth Oppelt of Cheshire, and her former husband S. R. "Lee" MacDonald along with several cousins. Relatives and friends may call on Monday, November 18th from 3:30 - 6:30 PM at the B. C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 S. Elm St., Wallingford. A Memorial Service will follow calling hours at 6:30 PM in the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., Meriden, CT 06450.